- Germany updated its bookkeeping rules on July 14, 2025, for mandatory B2B e-invoicing starting January 1, 2025.
- Businesses must store digital invoices for tax and audit purposes.
- No need to archive PDFs; only the XML part of a structured e-invoice is required.
- Invoices must be archived in the format they were received, preserving the original structure.
- Rules apply to hybrid formats like ZUGFeRD; only the structured XML part is legally binding.
- Update provides certainty for businesses and software providers, supporting the new e-invoicing system.
Source: fiscal-requirements.com
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